Children over 12 to be vaccinated.

August 16, 2021

Plans are underway to vaccinate all children above the age of twelve. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said today.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while inaugurating the Children's Covid ward at the Hambantota Hospital from his residence in Tangalle through Zoom technology.

The Prime Minister said the programme will be launched in stages to protect the future generation from the deadly virus.

Children over 12 to be vaccinated.

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